Onion 'Marco F1'

Allium cepa var. cepa

How to grow Onion 'Marco F1'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Marco F1 is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Marco F1 requires a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Marco F1 from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Marco F1 about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Marco F1

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Marco F1 is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Marco F1